Icebreaker 260 Tech Long Sleeve vs Icebreaker Merino 200 Oasis LS Crewe

Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.

Icebreaker Merino 200 Oasis LS Crewe is the lighter option — 10 g lighter than the Icebreaker 260 Tech Long Sleeve (4% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.

Spec	Icebreaker 260 Tech Long Sleeve	Icebreaker Merino 200 Oasis LS Crewe
Weight	230 g · 0.230 kg · 0.51 lb	220 g · 0.220 kg · 0.49 lb
Brand	Icebreaker	Icebreaker
Category	Clothing - Base Layer	Clothing - Base Layer

Icebreaker 260 Tech Long Sleeve

230 g

Midweight merino base layer for cold conditions.

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Icebreaker Merino 200 Oasis LS Crewe

220 g

Midweight 200g/m2 merino wool long-sleeve base layer. Naturally odor-resistant with flatlock seams and gusseted underarms.

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Icebreaker 260 Tech Long Sleeve vs Icebreaker Merino 200 Oasis LS Crewe: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Icebreaker Merino 200 Oasis LS Crewe wins — at 220 g it is 10 g (4%) lighter than the Icebreaker 260 Tech Long Sleeve (230 g). That said, the heavier option may justify the extra grams with more capacity, durability or comfort, so weigh the trade-off against how you'll use it.

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